M Bonnie Axthelm Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyWestport, Connecticut · EIN 06-6444196 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$28K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$268K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $6,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
38% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Uu Wilmington | Wilmington, NC | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Assumption Church | Westport, CT | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Staples High School | Westport, CT | Restricted | $3,000 |
| Center for Hope | Darien, CT | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Unitarian Church | Westport, CT | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Westport Musuem | Westport, CT | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Friends of Sherwood | Westport, CT | Unrestricted | $0 |
| St Agnes Music | Roeland Park, KS | Unrestricted | $0 |
| Uua | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $0 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $0 |
| Westport Human Services | Westport, CT | Unrestricted | $0 |
| Earthplace | Westport, CT | Unrestricted | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,750 | 13 |
| 2024 | $44,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $44,250 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349100444
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-6444196
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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